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The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11
Ayrshire Anecdote.
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 On one occasion the minister of an Ayrshire parish, carrying out an old custom, gave it out one Sunday that he would visit the Balmurray on the Tuesday, and all the herds. and others round about were to be there at the appointed time to be catechised. Adam M'Haffie was the herd there then, and the night before set off to the village for some bits of things to mense the house and entertain the minister and others, for there was aye a tea after the catechising was done. Among other things he had to get there was, of course, bottle of whisky, and when Adam was getting it who came in but Pate M'Ghie, the shoemaker, and he treated Adam to a gill, and Adam treated him, and the landlord treated them both, and they both treated the landlord, and kept at it till Adam was hardly able to stacher out of the village, with the bottle in his breast-pocket and the groceries in the pock of his plaid. However, it was good moonlight night, and he got on finely till just as he was coming round his own house end he trippit over graip that somebody had left lying, and fell breadth and length on the stanes; and as he tottered forward to fall the bottle came out of his pouch and went a' to smash; and when he fell he came right down on the broken glass. with his face, and cut himself most fearfully. The wife heard the scraichs O him and ran out and had him carried in, and sorted up his face, making a terrible lamentation over the broken bottle, and wondering however Adam was going to face the minister ill the morn. When the morn came it was decided to make the minister be- lieve that Adam was from home, and keep him all the time shut up in the box-b bed, and this was done accord ingly ;and when the people arrived and when the minister came an evasive re- ply was given to his inquiries about Adam.
 After going over the scandal of the district, as usual, the minister set them all up in a row and looked grave, and all the people looked as solemn as if they had been set up to be shot, Turning to Mrs. M'IIatfic, the minis ter said: "Well, Janet, as think you are the oldest, and therefore the fittest person present, Pll just begin with you, and the first question l have to ask you is this: What was it that occasioned the fall of Adem ?' Janet looked as if she had seen a ghost, and thinking that some one had told the minister of her husbands adventure, she replied: "Deed, sir, it was the graip, sir. He wasna that up, sir, aither; but he just trippit over the graip at the hoose-en', sir. It micht hae happen't tae yersep, sir. He hadna aboon three gills in him, but the bottle made an unco hand O his face. Deed! ye ken everything, sir, an it's nae use tryin' to hide ocht frae ye Adam, ye may come oot O the bed moo, the minister has heard a boot it, though the Lord kens what limmer telt him." Accordingly Adam opened the close bed, and came out and showed himself to the amazement of the minister, who could not under- stand the situation till Adam related the whole affair to the amusement of every one present, and it soon became a by-word, "Hoo did Adam fall ?" lower a graip, sir"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

So long has Whites Cream Vermi- fuge been before the public that it is only necessary to say that this never failing remedy can be had of all drug gists. Its long continued use is suffi- cient proof of its efficacy, and mothers who have tried it for worms in chil- dren declare it to be the only prepa- ration that moves the worms promptly and effectually.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11
vITIATED BLOOD. Scrofulous, Inherited and Con- tagious Humors Cured
 by Cuticura.

THROUGH the medium of one of your books re- | ceved through MT. Frank T. Wray, Druggist, Apollo, Pa, became acquainted with your CurI- CURA REMEDIES, and take this opportunity to tes- tify to you that their use has permanently cured me of one of the worst of blood poisoning in connection with erysipelas, that have ever seen, and this after having been pronounced incursble by some of the best physicians in our county. take great pleasure in forwarding to you this testimonial unsolicited 1t is by you in order that others sui fering from similar malaoes may be encouraged to ve your CUTICuRA KEMEDIEs trial.
 P.S. WHITLINGER Leechburg. Pa. Reference: FRANK T. WRAY, Druggist,
 Apollo, Pa.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

"Mamma," says little girl who lives in a Harlem flat, "wasn't Julius Cesar afraid of anything ?" "No :; according to Shakespeare, he never ex- perienced the feeling of fear" "Then he never lived in fiat" was the little girls dictum, "because, if he did he would be afraid of the janitor. ."-Puck.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11
The Birmingham Boom.

More money is being made out of real estate investments in Birming- ham and the adjacent region, than anywhere else in America. Persons contemplating such investment may advantageously correspond with McCary, Storrs < Co.,, No. 1924 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala, a firm that we can recommend as reliable in every particular.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

A bow-legged man was standing before the stove warming himself. A small boy watched him intently for a while, and then broke out: Say, mis- ter, you're standing too near the fire, I guess; you're a-warping."-Er- chQnQe.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

It is singular fact, but neverthe- less true, that when two young men meet they address each other, "How are you, old mann" and that when two old fellows meet they say, 'My boy" -DetrOH Free Press.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

At the first indication of disorder, the deranged or enfeebled condition of the stomach, liver or bowels, should be promptly rectified by Ayers Ca- thartic Pills. These Pills do not gripe, are perfectly safe to take. and remove all tendency to liver and bowel complaints.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11
sCROFULOUs ULCERS.

James K. Richardson. Custom House, New Or leans, on oath, says In 1870 Scrofulous Ulcers broke out on my body until was a mass of corrup- tion. Every thing known 10 the medical faculty tried in vain. became mere wreck. At times could not lift my hands to my head could turn in bed; was in constant pain and locked upon life as curse. No relief or cure in ten years. In and was perfectly cured"
 sworn to before U. s. Com. J. D. CRAWFORD
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

BARLETr's PILE SUPposIToRIEs will promptly relieve and cure Hemor- rhoids-since 1882 thousands of per- manent cures prove their intrinsic merit. They should be used by every sutferer-take no other than BAR LET'S. S1.00 for tin case of If Sup positories. BARTLETT MFG. Co.,, Phila., Pa.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

The American refugees in Canada are talking of forming club. If they do, of course the biggest thief will be president-but the sharpest one will be treasurer.-Keatacky State Jour nal
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

The action of Carter's Little Liver Pills is pleasant, mild and natural. They gently stimulate the liver and regulate the bowels, but do not purge.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11
Natures Remedy.

A sure cure for STRUCTURE, Gleet, Gravel and all kidney and blad- der troubles; price by mail, S1.O0 per pkge. Address, NATURES REMEDY CO.,, P. o. Box 4SS, At lanta, Ga.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

The Musical Herald refers to the banjo as a "barbaric instrument. ." Quite true. There is only one thing in the world more barbarous, and that is the tonsorial artist who plays it, .Sf, Paul Herdld.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11
ONE OF THE WORST CASES.

We have been selling your CUrIcCRA REMEpIEs for years and have the first complaint yet to re- ceive from purchaser. One of the worst cases of Scrofula I ever saw was cured by the use of five tiles of CUTICURA RESoLVEST, CUTICURA and CuTIcURA SOAP. The Soap takes the |" cake" here as 8 medicinal soap.
 TAYLOR TAYLOR, Druggists
 Frankfort Kan.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

The reason that check reins are not used on Philadelphia street-car horses is to give the animals an opportunity while the car is in motion to nibble at the grass.-Puck.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

Thin hair thickened, badness cured, and gray hair made to return to its youthful color by the use of Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

J. R. BOND, Caneyville, Ky, says Wintersmith's Tonic never fails. always guarantee cure.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

Bones says the Queen Anne cottage is the "Mother Hubbard" of archi- tecture.-.S. Paul Herald.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

Strange to say, no publisher an- nounces the usual monthly posthu- nous novel by Hugh Conway.-De Meaii, in 4Sf. Louis Magazine.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11
sCR0FULOUS, INHERITED,

And Contagious Humors, with I oss of Hair and Eruptons of the Skin, are positively cured by Gu T1CURA and CUTIcuRA SoAP externally, and CUTI- CURA RESoLYEST internally, when all other medi- cines fail. Send for Pamphlet.
 CUTIcURA REMEDIES are sold everywhere. Price CUrICURA, the Great Skin Cure, 50 cents; CUTI- cURA SOAP, an Exquisite Purifier 9 cents; CUTI- CURA REsoLvENT, the New Blood Purifier q %. POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co.,, Boston.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
 -Adr.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-06-11

Hl lAP PLIES, Blackheads, Skin Blemishes and tsW Baby Humors, use CuTIcURA SOAP.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-24

The Plat of this Addition has been filed and placed
on record and lots offered for sale the
ket This is really inside property, and the avore
idence portion of the city. High, welraned ground,
adjoining the Logan Addition where Is twostory homes
are now under Street insured to by
the of june, and will make trips every 40 minutes
from Frisco Avenue Tyler Avenue to 18th street
line (now of erecon) extended romits
terminus Frisco and hillside Avenues up to Fair
month College, which is located 18th street and Hill
side Avenue, and the Wichita Suburban Motor Line
going through 18th and up through the College
grounds this is the most popular and finest location
tages
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27
Cantor for the 1Iother Hoard.

It is so little we can really do for one an
other in the march of life. We are all under
marching orders and have burdens to carry.
There is no halt for monday dreams nor
twilight rest. 1t is step, step, step right for
ward through dust and commonplace, with
ont music or banners or present glory, and
vet God has given TO each soldier a canteen
full of never failing water, a cup Of which we
may prOfer with no fear Of q diminished
store all the way through TO the end Of the
long march 70 the sea. Is our comrade tired
and discouraged Do his feet fail and his
heart grow heavy, A tender word, O smile,
q thoughtful suggestion born Of helpful love,
VIII revive him like sparkling water in the
desert heat Is the mother heart, that makes
TIE beauty Of our home, hushed and well nigh
crushed TO earth with accumulated cares! Do
the sweet ewes sometimes grow cloudy with
shadows and the dear tones fail, like the notes
Of a rifted lutte.
Oh see TO- it, children, that you surround
her with loving words, that shall fly into her
heart Ike white doves hocldng home to rest :
kiss her, love her, comfort Eer SO doing,
You shall revive and uplift her as showers up
lift the flowers, so that her way shall brighten
like a landscape in the rain. And by and by,
when her gentle presence shall have vanished
from your home, when the grave shall have
hushed her tired heart in its long repose, you
viii be 50 glad to remember that you never
withheld this expression Of your love-
amber i'm Chicago Journal.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27
Norr,shment in an EGG.

eggs are indigestible,r the landlord tells
Won I'M rural New England, and offers you
fried beefsteak and saleratus as substitute.
Don't raise EN- round here except acct
dental like was the report of western
landlord, while in the south delicious fried
chicken may be had, but how seldom the egg,
the beginning OF all chickens,
They're not substantial enough" IS the
verdict in other directions. "H could af-
ford them, don't suppose the boys would
think they had made meal unless they ate
five or six"
For this conclusion she herself is probably
responsible. If ''the boys had been taught
in the beginning that the amount Of nourish-
ulent in an egg is equivalent TO a quarter OF
a pound Of cooked beef, they would have
learned to feel that four could hardly be
essential, and that two were really good
meal. As to their indigeStibility, it is not
the egg that is in fault, but the manner OF
cooking it and the variety OF incongruities
that are taken with it. We boil and fry and
turn ont leathery omelets when required, but
know few Of the possibilities of really well
prepared eggs. The poorest peasants OF
southern Europe, France, Spain, Italy,
Greece, can prepare an omelet, juicy, savory
and light. or serve you eggs in dozen other
ways, and there is every reason why we
should follow their example; dispense with
the inordinate amount of meat we eat, and
thus with some Of the diseases produced by
too much meat, and make breakfast less OF
problem 70 the anxious housekeeper. With
fresh fruit, wheat in grainlet or some other
form, good coffee and eggs, there IS certainly
both variety enough and nourishment enough
for even q hard working man, and the cost at
most is no more than that of meat, and toI
much of the year far leSS-Helen Campbell
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27
Her Side Of tho Question.

Still there is one condition on which thai,
even they themselves, viii go bareheaded 70
the theatre, win compromise ON Spanish
lace scarf about the head, on a low bonnet, on
a Marie Stuart cap, on nothing They will
take the time and trouble 70 dress their hair
before going, they viii offer themselves an
oblatiOn to curiosity to the extent OF letting
the women behind them gloat over the special
defect Of their eked out back hair, they will
hold their best hats in the lap the evening
long, they viii sacrifice the last scene Of the
play, be it the fires Of Wooden playing about
Brunhilda, for the sake Of getting to the
check room in time to find their cloaks and
reach the cars; they win meet any and every
demand in relation to the high hat-as we say
on one condition.
The condition is far simpler than anything
proposed 70 them. Ii is merely that the male
part Of the audience shall keep their seats
throughout the action of the play, that they
shall not be allowed TO 90 stepping and strid-
ing and pushing and squeezing past the temi-
nine part Of the audience in order to go out
between the acts, Obliging every woman either
to be stepped over or else TO gather her cloak,
her furs, her scarf, her muff, her programme,
her opera glass, and erect herself and push
back her seat, and clutch her properties again
and hold them breathless for another rise
when the miscTeants come back and oblige
her to do it all over again, and have their
breath blown in her face the while. These
women say, then, that when managers make
a regulation obliging men who wish to go out
between the acts to take certain seats by
themselves they viii acquiesce in one oblg-
ing them to sit without their bOnnets; and it
is their belief that when no man in the thea
tire forces a lady to endure this annoyance
and outrage every lady in the house will be
willing to leave her bonnet at home.-Harper'S
Bazaar.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27

In returning thanks to YOU for my mi
raculons cnre of eczema or salt rheum, |
deem it advisable TO give You detailed
account of my ease, and aS there Is, ana
always will he, prejudice against al
VertisedNemedies, YOU have my consent
to publish this testimonial, and all lnqui-
ries. by letter or in person, l Will cheer
fully answer. do this that people who
90 on wear after year paying out large
sums Of money TO incompetent phXsl-
clans and receive 10 cure, or even reilef,
or end in filing premature grave, as
was nearly my ease, may be induced 10
make trial of the wonderful CUrIcURA
REMEDIES.
At the age of three months rash made
its appearance on my face n physician
was called; he said teething was the
cause; he prescribed some cooling med
icine, but the sores spread to my ears
and head. Another NJ. d. was called.
He professed to know all about the case,
called it "King's Evil" and prescribed
gunpowder, birthstone and lard mixed
into Il salye, hut the disease continued.
They could not do anything with 1t. An
other prescribed boraX water and flour;
another. linseed poultices. None of them
did me any good at all, but made me
worse. The disease continued undated;
il spread To my arms and legs, till was
lald ND entirely, ana from tOlililudl Slt-
ting on the floor on pillow my limbs
contracted so that | lost all control Of
them, and was utterly helpless. My
mother would have to lift me out and
into bed. could get around the house
on my hands ana feet, but | could not
get my clothes on at all, and had 20 wear
Il sort of dressing gown. My hair had
all matted down or fallen of, and my
head, face and ears were one ScaD, and |
had to have n towel OH my head all the
time I'm the summer 10 keep tho flies OIL
Nv parents consulted prominent ply
stefan and surgeon here in Chicago the
other physicians before mentioned were
of Dundas and Hamilton, Canada, he
said he could do nothing FOR me, that the
chances were that would grow out OF It,
or that il would strike inwardly and kill
me in time. He wanted to cut the sim
ews of my legs so that / could walk,but !
would not let him, for II | did get better
| would have no control Of them.
The disease continued in this manner
until was seventeen years old, and one
day i'm January, 1879, in the Chicago Iri-
bUBc, | read an account OF your medi-
cines. They described my case 50 OK
actly that | thought, as last resort, TO
give them trial.
When first applied the CUTICURA, |
was all raw and bleeding from scratch
ing myself, but when applied il / went
10 sleep almost Immediately, something
| had not done for years, the effect was
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27
nelIrhtfnl little Tnhles.

A college girl makes delightful little tables,
useful and artistic, by using as supports two
saw horses, with a table top Of plain board.
The horses are painted black and etched with
gold paint, the table top is covered with
cloth or felting, plain and simple, bearing in
the corner the owners initial or college
colors knotted into q loose bow Lnot.-New
VOrI, GraDhic.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27
6ANzn65ae4<N

so soothing.
The first morning after using it my
flesh had no skin only ON the end OF my
nose) was a pink color. Next day IL was
kind of white, and i could place my
hands on the sores without IL being pain
iul. In about two weeks | could stand
straight, but not walk, was so weak,
but nv sores were nearly well. Then
| commenced the use OF the CUTIcURA
REsoLVEET, and in three days ! was
worse than ever. ! was one mass OF
pimples from the top of my head 10 the
soleS of my feet; TO say they were pam
ful would not do justice to thc ease. In
from two To -four days they burst and
left a small scale. which dropped Oft and
left the spot pure and the skin white,
and rs near rs ! can iudgs | was cured
in about six TO eight weeks, and up to
this date {. q. from January, 1879. 10
January, lSST), | have not been sick IN
any way, nor have had the least signs OF
the disease reappearing on me. have
an excellent appetite, have the very best
of health. My limbs are straight, sup
pie and strong. ! have been eNposrd to
all sorts OF weather without the least
signs of the disease yet. The only differ
ence ! find in myself j. that my skin Is
finer, softer and not so liable TO get chap
ped as is other persons.
No doubt many persons VIII not ne
lieve this almost improbable story;
many will think il grossly exaggerated.
| don't blame them n bit if they do, but
TO satisfy themselves they can call or
write to me and find ont if what have
written above is true or not. There are
many persons who can testify To- the
wonderful cure have received by your
CUTICURA REMEDIES.
Gentlemen, let met again thank yon
for my cure. w. J. MCDONALD.
1872 Dearborn Street,
CHICAGO, ILL, Jan. 30, 1881.
Nothing is known To science at all
comparable to the CUTICURA REMEDIES
i'm their marvellous properties Of cleans
ing. purifying and identifying the skin
and in curing torturing. disfigliring, itch
ing, scaly and pimply diseases of the
skin, scalp and blood, with loss Of hair.
CUTICuRA, the great skin Cure, and
CUTICURA SOAP, an exquisite skin Beau
tifier, prepared from it, externally, ana
CUTICURA RESOLVENT, the new Blood
Purifier, informally, are positive cure
for every form OF skin and blood disease,
from pimples 10 scrofula.
Sold everywhere. Price: CUTICuRA,
30 cents; SOAP, - cents; REsOLYENT,
$l.00. Prepared by the potter DRUG
AND CHEMICAL Co., Boston.
~ Send for "ilow to Cure Skin Dis
cases." 81 pages, 80 illustrations, and 100
testimonials.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27

A citizen who knows Wall street, informs
us that women are very popular as clerks and
copyists in that neighborhoOd, because en-
plovers are not afraid of their divulging the
secrets Of the shop. They can be trusted bet
ter than can be the ambitious male employees
not to give away "pointS. Public Opinion.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27

Nine. Isabel, the famous Bond street mil
liner, was graduate Of Girton; another sue
ccssful milliner was known as Lady Granville
Gordon before she became a London milliner
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27
..SunfSh PlOW. .

light draft. nicely balanced, and AN
parts Interchangeable.
DO not wait until YOU are aimoStreajv
20 Plough for nearly everybody else
does that. and disappoiutmcnts are iu-
evitable and higher prices probable.
NOurs truly
WEIRIC EG WELLER.
a.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27

Scrap baskets are made Of birch bark, the
borders finished with strips Of young birch,
twisted into the desired shape and held in
place by huge rows Of ribbon.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27

n[k[Nlee It's causes, and new and
HlHl il00 successful CURE at your
- own home, by one who was deaf
fwentv-cight wears. Treated by most of
the noted Specialists without benefit.
cured himself in three months, and since
then hundreds of others. Full particu-
lars sent on application.
r. S. PAGE, No. fl West 3lst ST., New
York City.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27
s. Notice.

ID must Pee evident 90 every one that
prices ou manufactured goods are adj
Vaucju4 points 90 this effect have been
gained iu this direction ON every hand.
as every one is aware. who looks after
these matters.
While prices are down, we shah De-
pleased to hear from our friends and
customers, and suggest that now is che
time 90 put I'm your orders for our NEW
and IMPROVED
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27
GROCERIES,

\ full line of Groceries, consisting OF
white and brown sugars. molasses-30,
40. 30 and 20 cents per gallOn-coffees,
loose roasted and in packages; prunes,
peaches, dried apples, all kinds canned
fruits, eating and seed potatoes, tobacco,
segars, soaps of all kinds. Rabbits
soap cts. per cake.
Thanking my patrons for their kind
treatment in the past, solicit con-
tinuation of the same.
may7, 'S6-tf. W. 5. MERCHANT.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27

A piece Of zinc placed on the coal Of hot
stove viii clean out the stovepipe. The vapor
produced carries off the SCOT by chemical de
composition
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-27
WAN

70 buy wild lands in West Virginia.
Give fun description and price.
Address. LOCK BOX zoo,
PittSburg, Pa.